Patek Philippe Watchmaker — Restoration & Regulation

About Patek Philippe

Patek Philippe is a preeminent Swiss maison of haute horlogerie, renowned for exceptional craftsmanship, technical innovation and custodianship of historic timepieces. As a family-owned manufacture with an international retail and after-sales network, the brand combines artisanal ateliers with rigorous quality standards and a long-standing commitment to preserving watchmaking heritage.

Role & Responsibilities

• Diagnose, disassemble, restore and reassemble mechanical movements — including vintage and high-complication calibres — according to Patek Philippe technical and conservation standards.
• Perform precise regulation and timing adjustments; ensure timekeeping meets maison specifications across different positions and power states.
• Fabricate, modify or source replacement components when original parts are unavailable, collaborating with the parts workshop and external specialists as required.
• Execute delicate cosmetic restoration tasks (case, dial, hands) and coordinate with finishing specialists to preserve provenance and aesthetic integrity.
• Maintain meticulous service records, prepare condition reports for heritage pieces and contribute to conservation documentation.
• Conduct final quality control and testing on completed restorations, including water-resistance and timing verifications where applicable.
• Advise client relations and after-sales teams on technical history, required interventions and realistic timelines for restorations.
• Ensure proper maintenance and calibration of atelier tools and timing equipment; comply with health, safety and security procedures for high-value objects.

Qualifications

• Recognized watchmaking qualification (WOSTEP, Swiss CFC / Brevet fédéral or equivalent).
• Proven track record in restoration and regulation of mechanical movements; demonstrable experience with vintage calibres and haute complications (e.g., chronographs, perpetual calendars, minute repeaters).
• Exceptional manual dexterity, steady hand and strong microscopic vision.
• Ability to fabricate or adapt small parts and to use precision lathes, staking tools and traditional watchmaking equipment.
• Rigorous attention to detail, excellent problem-solving skills and a methodical approach to documentation and provenance preservation.

Skills

Experience

Several years of professional experience in high-end watchmaking with a demonstrable focus on restoration and regulation of vintage or complicated mechanical movements; experience within a luxury manufacture or specialized restoration atelier is strongly preferred.

Education

Diploma in watchmaking (WOSTEP, Swiss CFC / Brevet fédéral or equivalent) or comparable technical qualification.

Workplace

Culture

Patek Philippe cultivates an atelier culture anchored in meticulous craftsmanship, discretion and reverence for horological heritage. The workplace emphasises mastery of traditional techniques alongside continuous technical refinement, encouraging collaboration between restoration specialists, manufacture technicians and client-facing teams.

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